1 Follis, Byzantine Empire, 602 - 610

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One (1) follis coin, Phocas

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Byzantine Empire, 602 - 610

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Obverse Image: Front facing Phocas on left, holding cross on globe and Leontia on right, holding sceptre topped by cross, standing facing; cross between their heads.

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Obverse Text: DN / FOCA / NE / PEAV

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Reverse Image: Large m with mint mark below, ANNO left.

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Reverse Text: ANNO / m / III / THEUP

Date Made: 602 - 610

Maker: Phocas Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: Hatay, Antioch

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Credit Line: U.S. Mint Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.14937.0031Catalog Number: 14937.0031Accession Number: 14937

Object Name: coin

Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 29.5 mm; 1/32 in x 1 5/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-7123-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1764629

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